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Financial

FirstGroup warn of northsouth divide

FirstGroup have warned that a north-south divide is opening up in its UK bus business, with growth slowing in Scotland and northern England. The Aberdeen-based operator blamed the weak economy and lower consumer spending in […]

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Bus News

First leaves Suffolk town

First is withdrawing its services from Bury St Edmunds with effect from March 31, 2012. It will axe all routes in the town and close the depot. Staff have been informed about the moves but […]

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International

Busworld Asia postponed for a year

CHINA Busworld International has postponed this year’s Busworld Asia exhibition. The exhibition, which started in China in 2000, will next take place between March 20 – 22, 2013.

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International

Magna Seating acquires Vogelsitze GmbH

GERMANY Magna Seating, part of Magna International Inc., has acquired the assets and business of Vogelsitze GmbH in Karlsruhe- Stupferich, Germany, which specialises in the development and production of seats for the bus and light train […]

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Bus News

York wants rid of ftrs

City council considers following Boris Johnson’ lead over controversial artics Talks are being held about how to replace York’s controversial ftr buses, after the city’s council leader confirmed they are to be axed. The Labour […]

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Bus News

D&G to return to Hanley

D&G Bus is extending its Monday to Saturday daytime journeys on service 85 from February 13, to include Stoke and Hanley. Existing times from all stops between Crewe and Newcastle under Lyme will remain unchanged, […]

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Coach News

Paris parking changes

The CPT Coaching Team has received the notification from Pass Autocar Paris concerning certain changes to registration and charging structure for the parking of coaches in the French capital. The Board of Paris decided at […]